Local H were blindsided by the news of an upcoming 30th anniversary reissue of their 1996 sophomore album “As Good As Dead” being released by Enjoy The Ride Records. That record houses some of the band’s most popular songs, including their signature track “Bound For The Floor“. Speaking yesterday, February 05th, the alternative rock outfit took to the comments of the below post announcing that pressing on Instagram:

The band’s response read:

“Well, this is news to us. Especially since we were in the process of acquiring the rights from the label for our own official reissue. But —y’know— who the fuck are we, right? (By the way — the remaster we commissioned sounds terrific. Too bad no one will get to hear it.)”

Enjoy The Ride Records responded directly to Local H on that post, revealing that they had reached out to the band roughly a year ago about their plans, but did not hear back. The label stated:

“@local_h we are very sorry you were not aware as we messaged you guys over a year ago about this to get you involved. I just got off a call with your manager to discuss this given the circumstances in hopes we can work something out that makes sense for everyone involved as In no way was this intentionally hid from you as we always try to get the artists involved best we can when they are active and want to be”

The label added, “please check your dms as we messaged you a year ago.” Speaking today, February 06th on the matter, Local H went on to confirm that they will still be proceeding with their own reissue of that record. They offered:

“You might have heard the news yesterday about a certain reissue of a certain record. Well, it was certainly news to us. But there’s no use in pointing fingers — let’s just concentrate on the GOOD news! The OFFICIAL release of the long awaited 30th anniversary vinyl edition of AS GOOD AS DEAD will be available to get in your hot little hands —DIRECTLY from us! Featuring exclusive liner notes, original and enhanced artwork supervised by the original artist Jerry Newbrough, and an all new vinyl remaster by Dan Coutant (the acclaimed engineer behind our WHATEVER HAPPENED TO PJ SOLES? remaster).

So stop paying an arm and a leg at Discogs and accept no third party unauthorized substitutes. We got you! More details soon.”

Given the complicated nature of record deals, artists not being informed in advance of their past releases being licensed for new pressings is unfortunately a rather commonplace occurrence. “As Good As Dead” itself originally arrived via Island Records, with whom Local H released their first three albums through.